Cincinnati Bengals defensive end Trey Hendrickson has sacked Patrick Mahomes 6.5 times in the regular and postseason, more than any other player in the league.

Sheldon Rankins: "A lot of people don't know I was laying horizontal in a dark house for probably about (six weeks) before I could even sit up."

Here's why the Bengals believe their secondary can be the reason the defense takes a step forward this season.

McPherson had never been below 82% in his first three seasons as a Bengal, so there's no reason to believe he can't return to a Pro Bowl level as a 26-year-old. The veteran is locked in on a contract extension and has the clear path to help Cincinnati's 4-7 record in one-score games last season.

On Nov. 1 of last year, two days before the Bengals were set to play the Las Vegas Raiders, Moss learned his neck was broken in three places. He spent the next two months in a neck brace. Doctor’s orders demanded minimal movement.

After a long free agency, veteran cornerback Mike Hilton officially finds a new team as he signs a one-year contract with the Miami Dolphins. Hilton was a regular starter for two seasons in Cincy, predominately as a run-stopping nickel back.

The Cincinnati Bengals and first-round pick Shemar Stewart finally agreed to a rookie deal after a months-long standoff and harsh words.

He consistently disrupted opposing quarterbacks, tallying 65 pressures over the past two seasons, tied for eighth in the SEC. At 21 years old, Stewart's blend of size, athleticism and raw tools gives the Bengals a promising developmental pass rusher.